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Experience the ultimate World Heritage rainforest adventure with a thrilling gondola ride above the rainforest canopy and a scenic rainforest rail journey from Cairns to Kuranda

For non-swimmers or those who prefer to stay dry, Green Island offers the choice of snorkel equipment or glass bottom boat tour PLUS the option to upgrade to a semi-submarine tour. Make sure you ask when booking!

Hop aboard the WWII Army Duck – an incredible amphibious vehicle. Explore the World Heritage rainforest on this guided tour

Day 2. On Green Island, snorkel, swim and explore the Great Barrier Reef.

A must-do Cairns attraction for anyone wanting to experience the best of two World Heritage sites over two days.

This is a fabulous combo package tour for adventure lovers, families and nature lovers of all ages.

Cuddle a koala, learn about Aboriginal culture and throw a boomerang, see pre-historic crocodiles and other Native Australian animals, see amazing waterfalls and beautiful rainforest and mountain scenery.

Kuranda Rainforest, Scenic Railway & Skyrail Adventure

Your day starts with boarding the beautifully restored Kuranda Scenic Train, that is now recoginised as one of the great train journeys of the world!

On this train journey to Kuranda; you'll travel through hand cut tunnels and shunt over bridges that hover above deep gorges and ravines, passing beautiful Stoney Creek and Barron Falls.

Explore picturesque Kuranda Village, known as the village in the rainforest and then arrive at Rainforestation Nature Park and ride an authentic WWII Army Duck thu the rainforest and rivers around the mountains.

Immerse yourself in the Aboriginal culture and try your hand at playing the didgeridoo or throwing a boomerang.

Enjoy the ultimate wildlife experience hand feeding kangaroos and wallabies, or upgrade and cuddle up to a koala for a memorable photo.

Spend around five hours snorkelling the pristine fringing reef on Green Island or take a glass bottom boat ride around the lagoon to see the marine life.

Upgrade to scuba diving or even try a Seawalker helmet dive fo a truly unique experience.

If you are keen to see the Great Barrier Reef from above the waters surface you may also book a scenic helicopter flight from the island to fly you across the reef.

This is especially exciting during the annual whale migration months of July to August.

At other times of the year you may spot Mantarays, dolphins, turtles and other large marine life.

Nature enthusiasts will love exploring this island’s boardwalks; and, if you're feeling brave, head to the Marineland Melanesia Museum to see the largest saltwater crocodile in captivity, Cassius who is now over 115 year old.

If you prefer to simply laze in the sun, take advantage of either the sandy shores of Green Island or the sunny decks of your spacious vessel.

Itinerary

Day 1: Kuranda Scenic Railway, Skyrail & Rainforest Adventure

Your day tour to Kuranda Village includes return coach transfers to your accommodation in Cairns or Cairns Northern Beaches.

You'll be picked up from your holiday accommodation at approximately 7.30am (you will be advised more precisely at the time of booking).

Kuranda Scenic Railway

Recently voted one of the best train journeys in the world, the Kuranda Train winds its way from Cairns to Kuranda, the “Village in the Rainforest”.

Enjoy breathtaking, diverse scenery as you travel on the historic train through ancient World Heritage rainforest, over rocky ravines, and past stunning waterfalls including Stoney Creek Falls and Barron Gorge National Park.

Your Kuranda Train journey includes commentary (in English) on the scenery as you are passing and on the history of this amazing railway.

Discover Kuranda – the "Village in the Rainforest"

A popular tourist destination for over a hundred years, Kuranda, also known as "the Village in the Rainforest" is home to the spectacular Barron Falls and a vibrant arts and crafts scene and market culture.

Here you can browse around the Kuranda markets and find unique souvenirs and gifts, from handcrafted didgeridoos to one-of-a-kind local clothing designs, fossils, gemstones and intricate crystals as well as gourmet homemade pies, sweets and other treats.

You will have a bit of time to wander around before meeting up to be taken to the Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park.

Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park

The Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park is set on 100 acres of World Heritage Rainforest and offers amazing experiences for your day.

Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience

In a spellbinding amphitheatre, with the rainforest serving as its walls, the Pamagirri people express their rich history of hunting, gathering and relationships with wildlife.

Try your hand at throwing a boomerang and, if you're lucky, you may get the opportunity to recreate the sounds of wildlife on a didgeridoo.

Enjoy lounge-style club chairs in Gold Class carriage, a dedicated host service and a sampling of local produce including Gallo Dairyland Cheese, Wondaree Macadamias, Skybury Coffee, Mango to Go, freshly baked muffins containing local fruit, Great Northern Brewing Larger and Sirromet Wine.

Day 1: Cruise and snorkel Green Island

Return coach transfers to your Cairns and Northern Beaches accommodation can be pre-booked for a small extra fee – ask us on booking!

You'll check-in at Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal at 8.30am and depart Cairns Marlin Marina at 9.00am, travelling aboard a modern, fast catamaran to beautiful Green Island, the only coral cay on the Great Barrier Reef with a rainforest!

During the cruise to Green Island, your friendly crew will share some amazing marine facts and provide a snorkelling brief to enhance your Great Barrier Reef experience.

Once at Green Island, you’ll have your choice of snorkelling equipment or a glass bottom boat tour – or you can upgrade to do both!

Keep your eyes peeled for the famed orange clownfish (Nemo) and Blue Tang (Dory) once in the water.

Green Island is locally known as ‘Sea-turtle Heaven’ and with luck, you will see a number of these amazing creatures.

Enjoy a delicious tropical buffet lunch onboard your spacious vessel and then take the rest of the afternoon to enjoy more snorkelling or perhaps explore the island boardwalks or relax on the white sandy beaches.

Green Island: Optional Activities

Marineland Melanesia (optional activity)

The island is home to Marineland Melanesia, a museum where you can explore marine artefacts, primitive artwork, and even pat a baby crocodile.

But the main attraction here is the massive Cassius, the oldest saltwater crocodile in captivity.

Activities

Wheelchair Accessibility

A limited number of wheelchairs/mobility scooters can be transported on each Kuranda Scenic Railway service in the PWD carriage. Loading area 6 has a ramp to the train platform. A safety cage and hand forklift allows wheelchairs on the train. Car 6 features an accessible bathroom. There is no access for wheelchairs/mobility scooters to disembark at Barron Falls station. When booking please advise your tour operator on required wheelchair access, so that the appropriate assistance can be provided.

Wheelchair access at all stations (except Barron Falls station)

Wheelchair Ramp at Cairns station

Wheelchair lift at Freshwater & Kuranda stations

Boarding Access

There is an elevator from train to street level at Kuranda.

Hearing Impaired Information

Written information sheets and itineraries are provided for hearing impaired travellers

Additional Information

Wheelchair Accessibility

The width of the wheelchair cannot exceed 630mm.

The length of the wheelchair cannot exceed 950mm.

Wheelchairs must be capable of being tilted backwards to enable loading into the gondola. To load a wheelchair, the wheelchair will need to be tipped backwards raising the front wheels and then gently pushed into the gondola.

The combined weight of the wheelchair occupant and the wheelchair must be of a manageable weight to allow cableway operators to load the wheelchair.

Wheelchairs must have handles to ensure easy lifting into the gondola cabins.

Boarding Access

Optional use of ramp, to assist with loading and unloading from gondola cabins on the cableway.

Ramp access to all boardwalks at Red Peak and Barron Falls stations.

Hearing Impaired Information

Written information sheets and itineraries are provided for hearing impaired travellers

Facilities

Wheelchair accessible restroom facilities at all stations.

Activities

Access to the CSIRO Interpretation Centre at Barron Falls Station.

Child Policy

Infants from 0-3 years old travel free of charge

4-14 years old will be charged at the child rate

Family Fare: 2 Adults and 2 Children

Cancellation Policy

All cancellations must be in writing. Please note that all cancellations will incur an administration fee. Please see our Terms and Conditions for details prior to booking.